INTRODUCTION Landlords renting
property with propane-fueled appliances are responsible for trying to limit the
risks associated with propane.
have the following duties:
inform renters of propane dangers and emergency procedures,
maintain equipment, and
correctly install propane appliances.
Renters About Propane Landlords should inform renters about the
following information on propane:
Review with the renter all of the information in this report, especially the Emergency
Verbally explain that propane can be dangerous. Explain what you expect the renter
to do when a gas-out occurs or a pilot light goes out. The safest procedure is
to have only trained personnel relight the pilot and check the tanks and cylinders.
Remind the renter
that any smell of gas means there is a leak, and to follow the Emergency Procedure
when a leak occurs.
Provide the renter with a scratch-and-sniff pamphlet containing the propane odor,
and have the renter smell the odor while you are there.
Provide the renter (or maintenance person) with the appliance manuals.
Explain the additional risks of appliances installed below grade, if any are installed
on the property.
the Emergency Procedure found in this report near each appliance and on doors.